Party Pardee 4/7/2006 [Archive] - Women's Cycling Discussion Forums

SadieKate

12-28-2006, 01:22 PM

Trekhawk

12-28-2006, 03:46 PM

I can't believe century season is right around the corner.

Anyway, Party Pardee (http://www.bikehikers.com/PPindex.htm)registration opens on Jan 2 and fills up fast. Just thought I'd post since a number of us like this ride.

So does that mean you are riding this one. Since I missed this one last year I thought it might be fun.:)

Since I do 90 percent of my riding alone Im really only interested in signing up for rides where I know I will have some company for part of the ride and the yummy eats after.:)

SadieKate

12-28-2006, 03:48 PM

This is definitely a must do ride. Didn't you sign up last year but the rain kept you home?

It's a really purty ride. You MUST register early.

And we will be doing it.

Trekhawk

12-28-2006, 03:53 PM

This is definitely a must do ride. Didn't you sign up last year but the rain kept you home?

It's a really purty ride. You MUST register early.

And we will be doing it.

Yep last year I stayed away because the weather looked sad and then it never rained for the ride.

Yep I will sign up and unless its raining fit for the Ark I will be coming.

Ooh so many rides to sign up for.:)

jobob

12-28-2006, 03:56 PM

Trekhawk

12-28-2006, 04:07 PM

And then there's Bike Around the Buttes on the 14th. That's the same day as the Tierra Bella, but Lee & I volunteered on TB for hte last 2 years so maybe we'll give it a pass this year.

Wish April had a few more weekends, yikes.

LOL - yep I want to do that one too and go the whole way this time.

Poor DH already has a glazed look on his face while Im telling him all the weekends he will need to be available (that means no working) so he can kid sit and I can ride. Lucky he is a Gem or I wouldnt get out to half of these great rides.

snapdragen

12-28-2006, 05:18 PM

Hmm, I could make this my first organized ride; since I'm skipping Cinderella this year. No laughing if I choose the shortest route!!:rolleyes:

SadieKate

12-28-2006, 05:41 PM

It's hard to laugh when you're struck dumb with amazement. :)

jobob

12-28-2006, 06:26 PM

C'mon snap !!! We'd love to see you.

tprevost

12-28-2006, 06:54 PM

It's hard to laugh when you're struck dumb with amazement. :)

sorry, but that is too funny :p Snap, you should go!!!!

ps. I am still LOVING my bike bag and use it all the time!!! :cool:

SadieKate

12-28-2006, 07:04 PM

Hey, when are you coming to Davis to visit your sis? I've been waiting . . . . and I'm not very patient.:rolleyes:

tprevost

12-28-2006, 07:30 PM

Hey, when are you coming to Davis to visit your sis? I've been waiting . . . . and I'm not very patient.:rolleyes:

hopefully soon! Its been pretty crazy down here... I was considering doing the davis double though... or... maybe not ;) in any event, I'll be up there in the next few months!!! :D I'm getting in trouble for too many overnight trips but I don't think visiting my sister counts ;)

Running Mommy

12-28-2006, 07:32 PM

tprevost

12-28-2006, 07:35 PM

Don't forget about a certain Ironman on 4/15.... I think we may even get Lise out for this one! Maybe her and the beau could make it a romantic weekend with a trip to sedona thrown in.... :)
Ahh my wheels are ALWAYS turning...:p

ya know... my reservations are already made ;) I am looking forward to being able to spend the whole day at the village as the plan is to leave the kids home this time (not sure if it will stay that way though)...!

I hope Lise will be there! That will be SO awesome!!!! YIPPEEE!!!!! An IMAZ Party!!!

snapdragen

12-28-2006, 08:13 PM

It's hard to laugh when you're struck dumb with amazement. :)

sorry, but that is too funny :p Snap, you should go!!!!

ps. I am still LOVING my bike bag and use it all the time!!! :cool:

All right you two......:rolleyes:

Mooooooooooooooooom! Sadie and Tracy are pickin' on meeeeeeeeeeee!

SadieKate

12-28-2006, 08:15 PM

I'll buy you a beer if you come.

Hey, jo, don't tell her it's free.

tprevost

12-28-2006, 08:30 PM

All right you two......:rolleyes:

Mooooooooooooooooom! Sadie and Tracy are pickin' on meeeeeeeeeeee!

Nah... not me!!! I'm innocent ;)

jobob

12-28-2006, 08:46 PM

I'll buy you a beer if you come.

Hey, jo, don't tell her it's free.

oh it's bud lite for cryin' out loud. :rolleyes:

SadieKate

12-28-2006, 08:47 PM

Shhhhhh! :p

SadieKate

01-02-2007, 01:53 PM

Bump. Registration is open and limited.

Snap, this is for YOU! :D

SadieKate

01-02-2007, 01:56 PM

Probably woulda helped if I'd put the right year in the thread title.

Trekhawk

01-03-2007, 05:47 PM

I registered today. Yipee looks like it will be fun. :)

snapdragen

01-03-2007, 05:56 PM

Bump. Registration is open and limited.

Snap, this is for YOU! :D

OK. I've registered. Which means nothing mind you! :D

jobob

01-03-2007, 07:27 PM

I'm so happy ! Trekhawk & Snap & SK. :) Anyone else?

The elf and I are registered too.

Snap, there's a Holiday Inn Express in nearby Jackson if you plan to do the Princess routine. We'll probably be staying there the night before, it's a bit of a haul for us otherwise.

SadieKate

03-27-2007, 01:49 PM

Time flies. It's almost time.

What's everyone's plans? Kim, are you going this year? Need a taxi?

jobob

03-27-2007, 02:51 PM

Looking forward to it !

Trekhawk

03-27-2007, 02:57 PM

I will be there. Looking forward to seeing you all.:)

Veronica

03-27-2007, 03:33 PM

We're going.

V.

SadieKate

03-27-2007, 03:38 PM

That's right. You got in magically somehow.

The list so far
The Bobs
TrekHawk
Snap
V and Thom
SK and Bubba

SadieKate

03-27-2007, 03:41 PM

According to bikejournal, Robb, whom some of you haven't seen since the Top Hat, is also signed up. He and Bill had lunch the other day. I'll have to ask if they talked about The Party.

snapdragen

03-27-2007, 03:46 PM

Snap's out. I decided I did not want to drive all that way, just to ride 25 miles. :(

You all have a great time - I will be at WCC.

jobob

03-27-2007, 05:51 PM

My beer buddy Robb is going to be there?!?! Excellent. :D

Helps me get over the pain of snap ditching us ....

snapdragen

03-27-2007, 07:47 PM

My beer buddy Robb is going to be there?!?! Excellent. :D

Helps me get over the pain of snap ditching us ....

Aw, c'mon!:D

jobob

03-27-2007, 07:53 PM

But we'll miss you, snap! :(
heh heh, someone's getting an extra-early wake up call in Santa Rosa

snapdragen

03-27-2007, 07:59 PM

But we'll miss you, snap! :(
heh heh, someone's getting an extra-early wake up call in Santa Rosa

Brat!

If I thought the drive would be less than 3 hours, I would've considered it. But by the time I get out of work, packed up and on the road, you know I'll hit all the traffic.

Maybe I won't tell you my room number.....maybe there's another dog parade in Healdsburg.....I did get some awesome tamales at the farmer's market.....

:)

aka_kim

03-27-2007, 08:41 PM

I'll be in France then. Damn! :)

I am still signed up for the SLO Wildflower at the end of April, but I might have to bail on that.

snapdragen

03-27-2007, 08:44 PM

France? Do tell....

aka_kim

03-27-2007, 08:53 PM

Telling... a "cycling" vacation in Provence with my mother and niece. I use the term "cycling" loosely, since it's something like 20 easy miles a day, then lots of food and wine (which I won't complain about). Then a few days in Paris afterwards.

snapdragen

03-27-2007, 08:54 PM

Sounds lovely!

aka_kim

03-27-2007, 08:58 PM

I'm truly full of angst to be traveling with my mother. And, I have nothing to wear!!! The "What Not To Wear" reject goes to Paris, details at 10. :o

OK, back to talk of Pardee. Great ride! I hope to do it again.

SadieKate

03-27-2007, 09:01 PM

I'll be in France then. Damn! :)

I am still signed up for the SLO Wildflower at the end of April, but I might have to bail on that.It's France already? Somehow that seemed so far in the future.

Nooo, you can't bail on the Wildflower. We've hardly seen you. It's road trip time.

You free for an all day (well 55 mile ride) this Saturday? Get you tuned up for all the gourmet treats in your future?

aka_kim

03-27-2007, 09:11 PM

Where is this 55 mile ride on Saturday? I might be interested...

SadieKate

03-28-2007, 07:16 AM

I'm trying to talk Sue F into changing from her plans of riding from Davis to Berkeley and return via Amtrak (which just sounds horrible - bridges and traffic?) to riding Atlas and Veeder. I had suggested Atlas to MP for her Tnt training rides but that she needed to do something other than Mt George such as your suggestion of Veeder and Atlas. So she put it to the test and gave it a thumbs up. I amended by taking out her extra climb up Dry Creek to the top of Trinity. This was you can ride Atlas early in the ride and find yummy food in Yountville after. Of course you can always do the extra climb or make it a smidgen easier by riding Dry Creek instead of Veeder.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Yountville-Atlas-Veeder

I'm not doing the Davis to Berkeley ride no how. Want to come ride with me? Bubba is in his usual noncommittal mode but will probably go anyway, especially if he has the possibility of whiner duets.

aka_kim

03-28-2007, 08:03 AM

That does look like a fun ride. What time do you want to start?

SadieKate

03-28-2007, 08:16 AM

Weather Wunderground says partly cloudy and 74. Probably don't have to start too horribly early. You say. I'll create a thread in case anyone else wants to go.

http://www.weatherunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=Napa%2C+CA

aka_kim

03-28-2007, 08:25 AM

I have to decide the time? But I'm the Chief Whiner now, not the Supreme Decider! :rolleyes:

How about 10?

SadieKate

03-28-2007, 08:28 AM

Oops, sorry, but look at the masterful job you did. If the weather takes a turn for the warmer, we can move earlier.

SadieKate

04-01-2007, 08:28 AM

My beer buddy Robb is going to be there?!?! Excellent. :D

Helps me get over the pain of snap ditching us ....Sad news to report. Mr Robb was riding no-handed on the levy path Friday and lost control of his bike. He is now home nursing a separated shoulder and stitches in eyebrow, plus numerous contusions, abrasions, and road rash, and the demise of glasses, shorts and helmet. Need I say more?

His Pardee reg may not have been claimed yet so any takers?

Snap, you want me to post on the Davis Bike Club email that your reg is also available? Can it be transferred to the 65 mile route?

Trekhawk

04-01-2007, 09:10 AM

Sad news to report. Mr Robb was riding no-handed on the levy path Friday and lost control of his bike. He is now home nursing a separated shoulder and stitches in eyebrow, plus numerous contusions, abrasions, and road rash, and the demise of glasses, shorts and helmet. Need I say more?

His Pardee reg may not have been claimed yet so any takers?

Snap, you want me to post on the Davis Bike Club email that your reg is also available? Can it be transferred to the 65 mile route?

Oh no that is terrible news. I hope your friend is feeling better soon.

What time are you and Bill getting to Pardee?

SadieKate

04-01-2007, 09:18 AM

We're shooting to be there between 7:30 and 8.

Snap, registration transfer must be done by email before 7:30 am today (April 1) so let me know ASAP. I'll PM you.

deedolce

04-02-2007, 07:19 PM

Mostly lurker, but I'm going too, with my riding buddy and her friend. Of course, I've been sick this weekend instead of on my bike, so I have no idea what shape I'll be in on Saturday. And I'm a flatlander to boot! Oh well. Feed me, and play music, and I'll give it my best shot. It's my first time doing this.:eek:

Dee

SadieKate

04-02-2007, 07:36 PM

Hi, Dee! It's a beautiful ride. There always seem to be lots of wildflowers. The course has lots of nice rolling terrain that is just fun.

Keep an eye out for our Amici Veloci jerseys and say hi.

deedolce

04-02-2007, 07:48 PM

Sure thing! Everytime I'm at Steady Eddies, or pass people on the rode, I wonder if one of them is you! :) What color are those jerseys? My friend and I are both around 5' and Asian. We usually ride on Sundays, as she's a runner and her long training runs (she does marathons) are on Saturdays.

I'm glad it's mostly rolling hills! I like those! I'm not one of those that can ride forever, my body gets really worn and tired feeling at around 50 miles, much less 65! I've been riding a couple of years now.

Dee

snapdragen

04-02-2007, 08:12 PM

Here's the AV jersey

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/snapdragen/IMG_0228copy.jpg

xeney

04-03-2007, 03:57 AM

Jeremy (my husband) is doing this one while I stay home and clean the house for Easter. It seems unfair somehow. If you see a long-haired guy on a Giant, tell him he should stop and pick up flowers for his wife on the way home.

Or actually, tell him to pick up a pie. His wife would like a pie.

SadieKate

04-03-2007, 07:06 AM

What kind and can I have a piece? :)

deedolce

04-06-2007, 06:32 PM

I need cake. I'm sick, and won't be able to ride. Well, I could ride, and expose everyone with my nasy long lasting head cold, but I decided not to.

Pout.

aka_kim

04-21-2007, 03:26 PM

OK, so I'm 2 weeks late. How was this ride? Where are the ride reports?

SadieKate

04-21-2007, 03:35 PM

Where's your ride report?

I dunno about ours. Fun time, beautiful weather, not much for wildflowers as it was too dry a winter. No endos at the speed bump. Better food than last year will all vegetarian options. I don't think there was a chicken or cow in site.

Jobob wrote up something. What happened to it? Is it another thread? Maybe in her bikejournal log. She's obviously turning into the club historian.

Trekhawk

04-21-2007, 03:35 PM

OK, so I'm 2 weeks late. How was this ride? Where are the ride reports?

Never mind the ride how was the holiday??:D

aka_kim

04-21-2007, 03:43 PM

My ride/holiday report will be coming soon - I came down with the flu at some point in the 24 hour journey home and am still recovering. Les vacances, c'est très amiable. (Uh, my French didn't improve any, but the vacation was very fun.)

I'll go look at bj for the ride report.

Trekhawk

04-21-2007, 03:45 PM